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JUDGING PANEL

Made up of experienced capture artists, distinguished photographers, and game industry professionals, the judging panel will use their expertise to select the Virtual Photographers of the Year.

ALISTAIR

CAMPBELL

Freelance Photographer &

Lightroom Mentor


IRA

OWENS

Cinematographer at

Sucker Punch


MIKE

PROCTER

Senior Artist at 

Rebellion Developments


ARTEM

GALEEV

Art Director and 

Co-founder at Mundfish


JEAN

CHOUKROUN

Technical & Lighting Artist

at Ubisoft Paris Studio


MIRANDA

DIONISIO

Gameplay Capture Artist

at Bungie


BALAZS

KALAZDI

Cinematic Director

at Ninja Theory


KADEEM

OLIJAH

Freelance Photographer

& Creative

MIRCEA

PURDEA

Cinematic Lead at

Remedy Entertainment


BETH

NICHOLLS

Photographer & Tech

Journalist for 

Future PLC

LEONARDO

SANG

Freelance Photographer 

& Digital Artist for NVIDIA


NARAE

LEE

Senior Community &

Social Media Manager

at CD PROJEKT RED

CHANTE

GOODMAN

International Community 

Manager at Bethesda

Softworks

LUNA

'RIMAETERNAX'

Game Capture Artist

for NVIDIA


SEBASTIAN

SIEJKA

Global Community &

Social Media Lead

at CD PROJEKT RED


CHRIS

TALJAARD

Senior Digital Artist

at Digital Extremes


MATT

NEWELL

Sole Developer of

Lushfoil Photography Sim


STU

TAYLOR

Co-Director / Owner

Dead Good PR


GUILLAUME

PERONNIN

Freelance Senior Games 

Capture & Screenshot 

Artist

MAX

VEREHIN

Game Director of ILL 

and CEO of Team Clout


THEOFANIS

GAVRIILIDIS

Co-Founder & CEO

of Critical Hit PR


SUPPORTED BY

3DCLOUDS

Established in 2016 in Milan, Italy, 3DClouds is a vibrant and innovative video games developer creating not only its own original titles — such as Trident's Tale and Formula Legends – but also some of the world’s most iconic IPs such as Paw Patrol, Hot Wheels, Transformers and Fast & Furious Spy Racers. We number 50+ fun loving gamers and developers full of passion, creativity, a perfect mix of talented veterans and young upcoming talents.

BETHESDA SOFTWORKS

Bethesda Softworks is a renowned American video game publisher best known for critically acclaimed franchises such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, and the recently released games Starfield and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Over the years, Bethesda has expanded its portfolio to include a variety of genres and platforms, consistently delivering immersive and innovative gaming experiences.

CRITICAL HIT PR

We are Critical Hit PR, a fierce marketing and PR agency dedicated to boosting your game's visibility in a crowded market. Our mission is simple: we believe every game deserves its moment to shine and find its players. That's why we fight for you, creating opportunities and opening doors where others see obstacles.

DEAD GOOD PR

Straight talking, passionate, creative and collaborative – Dead Good is an award-winning video games agency that provides global media and content creator PR and consultancy, working with publishers and developers, from triple-A goliaths to bedroom indies. Our team will level up your game on a global scale.

FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT

Focus offers fresh and unique experiences to players around the world with innovative concepts, inventive gameplay and original worlds that transcend the boundaries of video games. We are committed to connecting and nurturing talent to build long-lasting success, and uniting passionate individuals to create that which does not yet exist. For everyone’s enjoyment.

FRAME-A-GAME

Games do more than entertain. They become part of who we are, reminding us of late nights with friends, quiet moments of escape, or the thrill of completion. At Frame-A-Game, we immortalise those moments. Our premium frames turn your favourite game into a piece of art. A custom plaque adds a personal touch, giving the games that shaped you the space they deserve. Because the best games aren’t just played. They’re remembered.

FUTURE

As a global leader in specialist media, Future deliver trusted, expert content across our market-leading brands. From influential websites and magazines to captivating events and social spaces, we stand at the forefront of content creation and audience engagement, all underpinned by innovative technology and powerful data.

From one print magazine, Future grew into a global media powerhouse, now connecting with millions worldwide at every touchpoint.

LUSHFOIL PHOTOGRAPHY SIM

Lushfoil Photography Sim is a tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes. Capture stunning vistas and landscapes in diverse locations with a fully-featured in-game camera. Developed solely by Technical Artist and Software Engineer, Matt Newell, the game was produced using Unreal Engine and published in 2025 by Annapurna Interactive to all major gaming platforms.

MUNDFISH

Mundfish is an international game development studio based in Cyprus with hubs in Yerevan and Abu Dhabi and an expanding remote team. Founded in 2017, it unites 200+ industry professionals driven by quality, creativity, bold ideas, and innovation. Atomic Heart (2023) earned global acclaim and surpassed 10M players. Its new business initiative, Powerhouse, supports visionary teams, with ILL as its first title.

PIRATE PR

Pirate PR is an indie game marketing agency. With our compass pointing straight at your games’ success, we help developers and publishers to successfully ship their titles. We’ve seen too many great games sink before they even set sail because they neglected to market it properly. Let us plot your course and we’ll conquer the seven seas together! We’re Pirate PR. We put the 𝖆𝖗𝖗𝖗 in PR.

REBELLION

Founded in 1992, Rebellion is one of the world’s most successful independent studios. Its flagship Sniper Elite series has attracted >50 million players worldwide, while 2025 releases include Sniper Elite: Resistance in January and Atomfall – a new IP – in March. Beyond games, Rebellion continues to grow from strength to strength, also producing books, TV, film, board games and iconic comics including Roy of the Rovers and 2000 AD featuring Judge Dredd.

REMEDY ENTERTAINMENT

Our mission is to create thrilling experiences you can’t find anywhere else. We bring imagination to life using our unique technology, creating worlds that are completely believable yet extraordinary. Then we invite you down the rabbit hole. You might be surprised by the next thing we release, but you’ll have no doubt it’s Remedy. Our games include Max Payne 1–2, Quantum Break, Control, and the Alan Wake series.

TEAM CLOUT

Team Clout is an international video game studio with development hubs in Canada and Armenia. Founded to bring a bold, personal, & cinematic voice to horror games, the studio pushes the genre to make games with a lasting and meaningful experience. The team are currently working on their debut title, ILL — a realistic first-person action survival horror that blends cinematic storytelling, realistic environments, and emotional depth.

THE PHOTOMODE

The PhotoMode is an e-magazine that fully dedicates it pages to virtual photography – the art of capturing in-game moments using photo mode. From in-depth chats with photographers and exclusive developer interviews, to stunning TPM theme showcases, you'll find the very best of the virtual photography community inside every free digital issue.

UBISOFT

Dedicated to creating exciting and engaging virtual worlds, Ubisoft has set out to continually advance in-game photo modes to ensure players get the most out of their experiences. The annual Photomode contest, coupled with its own AFK exhibition, is further proof of this commitment.

Discover their iconic worlds on your platform of choice via Ubisoft +.

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3D GRAPHICS ARTIST

CHRIS TALJAARD

As a Senior Digital Artist at Digital Extremes, Chris has over 15 years of experience in the creative industry and specialises in the fields of 3D Design, Product Photography, and video game capture to create visually pleasing, high-quality images.

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CREATOR & CONTACT

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MIK BROMLEY

Creator of TheFourthFocus and The Virtual Photography Awards, Mik is a game capture artist, real-world photographer, and published author. If you might be interested in becoming a future partner of The Virtual Photography Awards, or any other form of collaboration, please do get in touch...

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